community manager

Areat Pearson
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Part-time / full-time
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 36K

Job location

Remote
Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Private Networks
Artificial Intelligence
JIRA
Collaborative Software
Microsoft Office
Salesforce
Tableau
Gsuite

Job description

OverviewTitle Summary:Experts in Partnership Management at this tier handle technically demanding projects that form the foundation of important alliance activities. Their work centers on developing, testing, and implementing solutions that resolve unusual partner requirements or enable new joint ventures. They coach and mentor less experienced staff, acting as the first point of technical advice, and ensure standards are maintained throughout the team's portfolio. They consistently draw upon advanced knowledge to oversee delivery of significant milestones in alignment with business plans and operational goals.At Pearson, our mission is to help people realise the life they imagine through learning. As a Lead Specialist, Partnership Management , for International Higher Education, you will pursue and secure transformative, multi year partnerships with governments, universities, and enterprise clients across priority markets.Reporting to the Director of Strategic Sales and embedded in the central team that leads Pearson's most strategic and complex commercial agreements, you bring together the right people, processes, and market intelligence, mobilising internal stakeholders and resources at the right moments, to shape, pursue, and win must win programmes. You'll influence senior leadership and government stakeholders, navigate public sector procurement, and manage multi million pound, solution focused programmes, applying authority and credibility at the highest decision making levels to deliver measurable revenue growth, reference worthy deployments, and strategic positioning for Pearson. Every deal you land helps shape our product roadmap and sector narrative.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and orchestrate institutional and government sales engagements, owning the full lifecycle from opportunity identification through contract finalisation and implementation.Engage senior stakeholders, including but not limited to Vice Chancellors, Ministries, procurement bodies, developing trusted advisory relationships that position Pearson as a strategic partner.Create and deliver annual account plans for strategic government and institutional clients. Work with clients to define ambitious revenue targets and partnership objectives and execute against these plans to expand Pearson's footprint and influence.Run world class discovery to uncover institutional pain points and policy drivers; translate findings into crisp problem/solution narratives and bespoke proposals.Create and progress pipeline through multiple channels, converting warm leads from events, conferences and marketing programmes, and proactively generate net new opportunities through insight driven outbound (email, phone, social). You won't wait for leads, you'll own pipeline creation and qualification.Build and leverage an internal network across Pearson, knowing when to pull in the right expertise (Product, Delivery, Legal, Finance, Marketing) at the right time to accelerate deal strategy and execution.Drive, A leading software supplier in higher education is seeking a Higher Education Account Director to cultivate strategic partnerships and drive growth. This role involves managing relationships with key decision-makers and collaborating with internal teams. The successful..., A global higher education institution in Central London is seeking a Communications Specialist to enhance student and staff communications. This full-time role involves managing various communications strategies to deliver clear and engaging messages throughout the student..., Company Description: We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough..., A leading higher education consultancy in London is seeking an Account Manager to enhance client relationships and drive revenue growth in student recruitment strategies. You'll manage pivotal client accounts, providing insights and ensuring satisfaction, while contributing..., Managing Consultant - Public Services - Senior Salesforce Architect (Higher Education)We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of...

Requirements

RFP responses and complex bids, collaborating with cross functional teams to deliver tailored, outcome focused solutions.Close large, strategic deals (7 figure, multi year opportunities) while building reference worthy deployments.Represent Pearson with authority at policy forums, sector events, and senior stakeholder meetings; act as a visible leader in higher education.Analyse bid and sales performance, implement continuous improvements, and champion enhancements to sales tools and templates.Leverage AI as a force multiplier for account research, prospecting, prioritisation, call prep, and follow through; share what works to uplevel the team.What You Bring8+ years' enterprise closing experience (Ed Tech, Saa S, or professional services) with a proven track record of 6 figure wins and participation in 7 figure, multi year deals.Proven track record in securing and managing complex, high-value deals in institutional or government markets.Comfort engaging at C-level and with senior government stakeholders to influence decision-making.Strong project management skills with the ability to lead dispersed, cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.Executive presence and communication skills. Be a compelling storyteller, have strong discovery discipline, and the ability to convert insights into business cases.Familiarity with Challenger/MEDDICC methodology; rigorous qualification and consensus building.Experience with public sector procurement processes (RFPs, RFIs, framework agreements) is highly desirable.Proficiency in CRM and collaboration tools (e.g., Salesforce, Tableau, Jira, MS Office, G-Suite).Fluency in English required; additional languages are an asset.What success looks likeRamp quickly: Master Ideal Customer Profiles, policy priorities, and talk track; run qualified discovery in months 2-3.Pipeline to quota: Build a healthy selfsourced + partnered pipeline and consistently hit annual targets, whilst maintaining high forecast, Job Description Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Lewisham - £110-£140 a day (depending on experience) - Full Time - Immediate Start - Higher Level Teaching Assistant - HLTA qualification or equivalent experience required - Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Previous...

Benefits & conditions

sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing Talent Experience Global Team@grp.pearson.com.Job: Relationship ManagementJob Family: GO TO MARKETOrganization: Higher EducationSchedule: FULL_TIMEWorkplace Type: RemoteReq ID: 21568#LI-REMOTE#J-18808-Ljbffr Similar jobs

About the company

accuracy through disciplined deal qualification and predictable execution.Flagship wins: Close multiple 6 figure new logos and advance 1-2 seven figure strategic opportunities within first year.Product impact: Deliver prioritised feedback that shapes roadmap; contribute repeatable templates and AI workflows.References: Land 2-3 deployments that become public case studies or sector benchmarks.Who we areAt Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, A leading global education company is looking for a Lead Specialist in Partnership Management to develop and secure transformative partnerships in International Higher Education. This role involves leading sales engagements, creating account plans, and engaging with senior..., Talentmark are working in partnership with a leading UK life sciences biotechnology company, to recruit for an experienced HCP & Patient Recruitment Manager to join them at their site based in London. This is a hybrid field- and office-based position, requiring regular...

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